Distance Learning Support

Free planning & support resources for educators

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Helping you navigate distance learning.

Setting you up for success with free online tools, resources, and support.

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Planning for a sudden shift to distance learning can be overwhelming.

Schools and classrooms have a multitude of factors impacting the decisions made during this time of uncertainty. These tools capture key considerations and resources to support teacher planning.

Check back often for additional resources to be posted as they become available.

  • Teacher-to-Teacher Q&A Webinars with MDE

    We are partnering with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to facilitate conversations between teachers from Minnesota’s 38 online learning programs and educators at traditional schools searching for insights.

    Free Q&A webinars will cover a variety of content areas across grade levels:

    • Elementary
    • Middle School
    • High School

    Additional sessions are being added, so check back regularly. View the webinar schedule

    Register for a webinar

  • Distance learning technology training and coaching—live, online, and on-demand

    Our professional learning team—made up of former educators, Google Certified Trainers, etc.—is here to help free of charge.

    Our team’s areas of expertise include:

    • Google Classroom - View our Google Classroom Basics videos
    • Schoology
    • Blended Learning/Distance Learning Coaching
    • Best Practices for Building Online Courses
    • Cybersecurity for Parents – check out the online course
    • GSuite Tools (i.e., Google Forms for Assessment)
    • Building online formative and summative assessments
    • Copyright in Blended Learning

    Let us know how we can support you. If your district has specific needs, contact us for a customized training for your special group. for customized training options.

  • Vetted educational resources list

    This curated list of free resources for educators is vetted for quality, accessibility, alignment with standards, education alignment, and relevancy. The list is searchable by content area, grade level, and audience. 

    Teaching and Learning Resources Google Sheet

  • COVID-19 Pandemic Resources

    Southwest West Central Service Cooperative has created a special section on their website dedicated to providing state, federal, and instructional resources.

    Sourcewell has put together a robust list of COVID-19 resources: from videoconferencing best practices to resources specific to K12.

  • Device Collection Discussions

    Mary Mehsikomer and fellow districts recently engaged in a discussion about planning how and when to collect devices distributed for distance learning.

    • Watch the session recording here.

    Access the presentation decks below:

    The slide decks contain links to data collection activities on device collection, the notes document from both discussions, and video links to the recordings of the sessions.

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call 651-999-6000 option 3.

Email support@sourcewelltech.org